Ring



Nov. 5, 1940. s. KAUNA 2,220,408

RING

Filed Oct. 28, 1939 Patented Nov. 5, 1940 UNITED STATES PATENT vorifice2 Claims,

My invention relates to improvements in rings to be worn moreparticularly on the finger, a1- though, as will presently appear, it isdesigned for use in other capacities for instance, as a bracelet.

The principal object of the invention is to provide a novel ringembodying sections for containing identification data, engraved orotherwise inscribed thereon, and constructed and arranged for claspingtogether so as to conceal such data, together with a form of clasphaving asignificant sentimental value aspect when fastened.

To the accomplishment of the above, and subordinate objects presentlyappearing, a preferred embodiment of my invention has been illustratedin the accompanying drawing, set forth in detail in the succeedingdescription, and defined in the claims appended hereto.

In said drawing:

Figure l is a view in side elevation of the preferred embodiment of theinvention,

Figure 2 is a similar View with the sections swung from concentricrelation,

Figure 3 is a view in top plan,

Figure 4 is a similar View with parts shown in the Figure 2 position,

Figure 5 is a view in transverse section taken on the line 5 5 of Figure3 looking in the direction indicated by the arrow,

Figure 6 is a view in side elevation looking at the opposite side of thering from that shown in Figure 1,

Figure 7 is a view in transverse section taken on the line 'l-T ofFigure l looking in the direction indicatedby the arrow, and

Figure 8 is a View in longitudinal section taken on the line 8--8 ofFigure 3 looking in the direction indicated by the arrow.

Referring to the drawing by numerals, the ring of my invention comprisesa pair of annular sections l, 2, each having a flat inner face 3 for theinscription of data, not shown, thereon, the sections being of the samesize and pivoted together, as at d, for relative swinging movement intoand from side-by-side concentric relation, with the flat faces 3 opposedso that when said sections are concentric, the data is concealed fromView, and when the sections are swung out of concentric relation thedata may be inspected.

A pair of clasp members 5 are provided on said sections I, 2,respectively, diametrically opposite the pivot d, said memberspreferably being an integral part of the sections and each having theform of a hand outstretched with lingers extended and thumb slightlycurved across the (Cl. (i3-16) palm, the hands being otherwiseconstructed and arranged for intertting in clasped relation in theconcentric relation of the sections l, 2. As best shown in Figures 2 and7, the finger tips ii of the hands are aligned transversely of the sec-5 tions I, 2 and inclined across the sections so as to provide on saidmembers oppositely inclined leading ends l, adapted to engage with awiping action and interlock with a snap action as the sections are movedinto concentric relation. One 10 of the members 5 is provided with agroove 8 in the under side thereof, and the other with a iiat outer edgeportion 9 adapted to enter said groove undermovement of the sectionstoward concentric relation. The bottom of the groove 8 and 15 saidportion 9 are oppositely inclinedfrelatively e' so as to interlock witha friction lit and frictionally lock the sections in said relation. Y

The described snap action interlocking of the clasp members 5 and thefrictional interlocking 20 of the slot 8 and portion 9 occursubstantially simultaneously. Thus, as will be seen, the sections l, 2are securely fastened together concentrically, but may be easily swung,when desired, into separated opened-up relation for inspection 25 of theflat faces 3 thereof and the matter inscribed thereon.

The foregoing will, it is believed, suice to impart a clearunderstanding of my invention without further explanation.

Manifestly the invention, as described, is susceptible of modificationwithout departing from' the inventive concept and right is hereinreserved to such modifications as fall within the scope of the subjoinedclaims.

What I claim as new is:

1. An ornamental trinket of the class described comprising a pair ofduplicate companion ring sections pivotally connected together insuperposed concentric relationship, said sections hav- 40 ing integralcomplemental retention members on their perimeter portions locateddiametrically opposite said pivotal connection, said members being oftransverse widths greater than the thickness of said ring sections andbeing swingable 45 toward and from each other in predetermined matchingorbital paths so as to assume, when closed, overlapping relationship,one of said members being provided with a circumferentially extendinggroove forming a keeper seat, and one 50 of said ring sections having adetent adapted to be releasably locked in said keeper seat in the mannerand for the purposes described.

2. An ornamental trinket of the class described comprising a ringsection provided at a prede- 55 so f tially attened to provide aretention shoulder, said shoulder being adapted for friction engagementin said keeper seat, and a second ornamental member mounted on saidsecond named ring section and overlying saidfflattened shoulder inspaced relation, said second named member being adapted to overlap andinterlock with the rst named member when the ring sections are swungtogether in closed relationship.

SAMUEL KALINA.

